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Introduction

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Through the generosity of benefactors the Gallery has acquired many significant works of art.

Donations or gifts of $2 or more are tax deductible provided they are made voluntarily and not as a result of a contractual obligation. Donations should be directed the National Gallery of Australia Foundation, a registered charity. The Gallery provides official receipts for tax purposes.

Gifts can be made either to the National Gallery of Australia or through the National Gallery of Australia Foundation. If you would like further information please email development@nga.gov.au or phone +61 2 6240 6454.

In addition to providing general support for the Gallery’s exhibition, education programs and public programs, individual donations finance specific projects such as Masterpieces for the Nation fund and Treasure a textile conservation fund.

All donors will become members of the National Gallery of Australia Foundation

Membership categories:

• Perpetual Benefactors $1,000,000
• Benefactors $500,000–$999,999
• Life Governors $100,000–$499,999
• Fellows $50,000–$99,999
• Supporters $10,000–$49,999
• Friends $5,000–$9,999
• Members $2–$4,999

Donors are acknowledged in the National Gallery of Australia Foundation Annual Report and in artonview

• Current Foundation Board

You can make a donation by printing out the donation form and mailing or faxing it to the Foundation Office. Donations should be directed to the National Gallery of Australia Foundation. The National Gallery of Australia's Foundation is a registered charity and provides official receipts for tax purposes.

• Foundation Donation form (pdf 21k)
• Tax Treatment of donations

 

Workplace giving

The Gallery has recently adopted a new tax-effective scheme to assist staff and supporters in donating to the National Gallery of Australia through the payroll system. The scheme, supported by the Australian Taxation Office, allows you to commit a regular amount as small as a $2 cup of coffee to go directly to your nominated charity each fortnight through your payroll. You receive upfront tax relief as donations are deducted from your pre-tax pay and there is no need for receipts as a summary of donations is included on your annual Payment Summary at the end of each financial year.

Many companies, understanding the need for businesses to take an active role in the broader community, are adopting a similar scheme. If Workplace Giving is not available in your organisation and you would like some information to pass on to your Human Resource Department or Payroll Officer, we would be happy to assist. If you are interested in making a regular donation to the Gallery in this way, please contact the Development Office.

 

 

Bequests

Making a gift to the Gallery in your Will means that you have the use and enjoyment of your assets during your lifetime and also contribute to the national art collection.

There are a number of ways your intentions can be expressed. The person drafting your Will can write a clause to ensure that your wishes to contribute to the Gallery are properly documented.

There are many options to consider and you should discuss these with the person making your Will. Your solicitor is there to help you make a clear, concise will, which is easily located and causes no misunderstandings.

 

Types of bequests

If you decide to leave a bequest to the National Gallery of Australia there are several options. Here are some examples:

• You can give a specific amount of money that you would like to provide the Gallery. This does not allow for change in your circumstances or for inflation, which will tend to erode the value of a specific amount.
• You can leave a percentage of your estate to the Gallery. This allows you to share your estate among a number of beneficiaries without identifying items of property or amounts of money. By bequeathing a percentage of your estate rather than a specific sum, there is a better chance that your wishes will be fulfilled in exactly the way you intended. If your estate grows or is depleted by inflation or unforseen circumstances, your family and friends as other beneficiaries will therefore not be disadvantaged.
• You can give a specific gift of a work of art. Our curators would be happy to discuss works of art and the Gallery's attitude to receiving and hanging any works of art.
• You can make a bequest of a residuary gift, which is the whole or a specific proportion of your estate after providing for your family and close friends, you may consider giving the balance of your estate to the Gallery.
• You can appoint the Gallery as an alternate beneficiary; for example, if the person or organisation named in your Will does not survive you or is not in existence at the date of your death then you can name the Gallery in their place.
• You can bequeath an interest in a trust created in the Will; in this way you can provide for a family member or friend to receive benefits from your estate during their lifetime but upon their death those funds or other property can pass to the Gallery.

If you decided to make a bequest to the National Gallery of Australia, we suggest you use the following wording in your Will.

 

Specific wording of your bequest

Gift of art
'I give my (clearly describe the work of art) to the National Gallery of Australia, Parkes in the Australian Capital Territory for its use at its absolute discretion.'

Gift of cash or a proportion of your estate
'I give (proportion of estate or dollar amount or the residue of my estate) to the National Gallery of Australia, Parkes in the Australian Capital Territory for its use and benefit absolutely.'

Gift to the National Gallery of Australia Foundation
'I give (proportion of estate or dollar amount or the residue of my estate) to the National Gallery of Australia Foundation for its use and benefit absolutely.'

Acknowledgment
The Gallery wishes to acknowledge the support of its benefactors. Some may allow us to acknowledge them by inclusion on the Gallery's Honour Board; others may wish to remain anonymous. The Gallery respects these wishes. Gifts of art can also display acknowledgment if requested.

 

• Tax Treatment of donations

 

Gifts of art

The National Gallery of Australia is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductable Gift Recipient. Gifts of art can be tax deductible.

Donations of works of art may be given under the Cultural Gifts Program, which encourages gifts of significant cultural items to public art galleries by offering donors a tax deduction for the market value of their gifts.

This program is administered by the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, view details at arts.gov.au. Curatorial staff at the Gallery can assist you with all aspects of this program including advice on contacting approved valuers.

Gallery curators would be happy to discuss your works with you and the Gallery's collection policies. Please contact us to arrange a meeting.

 

 

 

Contact

Annalisa Millar
Executive Director
development@nga.gov.au
phone +61 2 6240 6691
fax +61 2 6240 6529

Penny O'Hara
Foundation Officer
development@nga.gov.au
phone +61 2 6240 6454
fax +61 2 6240 6529